Aston Martin DB7 Volante
| Produced: |
1996-1996 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Convertible,2 doors, 2+2 seats |
Aston Martin launched its most important model of all time in 1994, the DB7. The DB7 was a development of the moth-balled Jaguar F-Type platform with a beautifully sleek body styled by Ian Callum and a supercharged 3.2 litre six cylinder engine built for Aston by TWR.
The DB7 quickly established itself as a highly desirable coupe and has been continuously developed by Aston Martin with the help of parent company Ford. In 1996 the car received some improvements which included twin air-bags, new seats and better door seals and the addition of a convertible "Volante" version aimed at the US market.
The Volante featured different rear wing panels, a flatter boot lid and a fully lined, power operated convertible top. In addition to the standard cars a special edition Dunhill DB7 was offered from 1998 in conjunction with Alfred Dunhill.
Although officially still available the six cylinder DB7 was effectively replaced by the V12 Vantage version in 1999.
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3239cc | S6 |
| Drivetrain | Steering | Front Suspension | Rear Suspension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent/Coil Springs | Independent/Coil Springs |
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 165 mph | 5.7 s | 19 mpg | 335 bhp | ||
| 165 mph | 5.1 s | 15 mpg | 420 bhp | V12 Vantage |
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 241 | Aston Martin Virage Volante 'Wide Body' | Bonhams | 19 May 2012 | Not sold | |
| 345A | Aston Martin DB7 Volante | Bonhams | 21 May 2011 | £24000.00 | £27600.00 |
| 74 | Aston Martin DB7 Volante | H&H Sales Limited | 13 Apr 2011 | - | £19750.00 |
| 311 | 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Volante | Bonhams | 17 May 2008 | £27000.00 | £31050.00 |
| 212 | 1995 Aston Martin DB7 Volante S | Coys | 12 Jan 2008 | Not sold | |
| 264 | 1995 Aston Martin DB7 Volante S | Coys | 27 May 2007 | Not sold | |
| 208 | 1998 Aston Martin DB7 Volante | Coys | 27 Feb 2007 | £28230.00 | - |
| 144 | 1997 Aston Martin DB7 Volante Convertible | Bonhams | 13 May 2006 | £36000.00 | £41100.00 |
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
Sibling rivalry |
80 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2008 | |||
| Sibling rivalry- Ultimate badge engineering or a legend reborn - either way the Aston Martin DB7 owed much to its parts-donor sister the Jaguar XJS. Today it's worth three times the price. But is it worth it? | ||||
| Article |
Buy an Aston Martin DB7 |
108 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars November 2007 | |||
| Buy an Aston Martin DB7- When Aston Martin Unveiled its new sophisticated but user-friendly sports car in 1993 the world took notice. It attracts as much attention today as it did then. Here's how to buy the right one. | ||||
| Article |
Future Classic - Aston Martin DB7 Volante |
166 |
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| Publication | Classic Cars October 2003 | |||
| Future classic: Aston Martin DB7 Volante - After seven years of magazine articles comparing the Aston Martin DB7 with the Jaguar XKR, this should be the last one you read. | ||||
| Article |
Buyer's Guide - Aston Martin DB7 (1994-2003) Affordable Aston |
86 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart October 2011 | |||
| Buyer's Guide - Aston Martin DB7 (1994-2003) Affordable Aston - It may be based on the underpinnings of the XJS but theDB7 is every bit the genuine Aston Martin and today it's your for the price of a Golf. | ||||
| Article |
Jaguar XJS v Aston Martin DB7 |
46 |
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| Publication | Jaguar Enthusiast March 2008 | |||
| Jaguar XJS v Aston Martin DB7- Nigel Thorley and Dave Marks along with Richard Phillips explore the merits of an Aston compared to its contemporary Jaguar | ||||
| Article |
Buyers guide - Aston Martin DB7 |
130 |
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| Publication | Octane October 2007 | |||
| Buyers guide - Aston Martin DB7 - The DB9 is riding high. as are its 1960s ancestors. But what about the DB7, an excellent sports GT that's now going for a more affordable £25,000? Buy carefully and it could be the best way into the rarefield world of Astons. | ||||
